Top Ranked Programs
Chowan University's program mix centers on Parks & Recreation, a distinctive focus among private nonprofit institutions. The largest programs by enrollment are Criminal Justice with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,858, followed by Psychology, General with 26 graduates earning $33,143, and Kinesiology with 25 graduates earning $44,711. Across 13 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 172 students annually. The institution's highest-earning programs reflect applied professional and service-oriented fields. Business Administration leads with median 4-year earnings of $54,889 from 18 graduates, followed by Criminal Justice at $44,858 and Kinesiology at $44,711. These programs reflect Chowan University's positioning as a career-focused institution where students pursue direct workforce entry in fields aligned with regional labor-market demand. The concentration in Parks & Recreation and related service-oriented fields shapes the institution's economic signature. Many of these pathways—including education, business, and health-related fields—represent high-employment sectors where graduates move directly into the workforce. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.